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σκανδαλίζω
skandalízō

to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)

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Definition

From Mounce's Concise Greek-English Dictionary

Strong’s Definition

to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)

Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary

pr. to cause to stumble; met. offend, Mt. 17:27; to offend, shock, excite feeling of repugnance, Jn. 6:61; 1 Cor. 8:13; pass. to be offended, shocked, pained, Mt. 15:12; Rom. 14:21; 2 Cor. 11:29; σκανδαλίζεσθαι ἔν τινι, to be affected with scruples of repugnance towards any one as respects his claims or pretensions, Mt. 11:6; 13:57; met. to cause to stumble morally, to cause to falter or err, Mt. 5:29; 18:6; pass. to falter, fall away, Mt. 13:21

Source: Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary

Translated in KJV as

(make to) offend

Etymology

from G4625 (σκάνδαλον);

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